Marbled Rain Frog
VU

Marbled Rain Frog

Pristimantis ventrimarmoratus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pristimantis_ventrimarmoratus

Overview

Pristimantis ventrimarmoratus is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is found in Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Brazil. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and moist montane forests.

Cutín de vientre marmoleado faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment into montane forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in the Andes. It is typically found in primary and secondary forest environments with dense vegetation and high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Marbled Rain Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Marbled Rain Frog is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Cutín de vientre marmoleado faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment into montane forest ecosystems.
Where does Marbled Rain Frog live?
Marbled Rain Frog occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Marbled Rain Frog?
The main threats to Marbled Rain Frog are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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